Construction Continues on New Gas StationPage 2 Exhausted, Dehydrated Hikers Rescued from Reef Bay Trail SEE STORY INSIDE PAGE 4 ARRESTS:Abdel Mustafa arrested for 2011 knife ghtPage 4Man arrested for rolling marijuana cigarettePage 4New Flashing Billboard Not Popular, But UsefulPage 3March 19-25, 2012 Copyright 2012Layoffs Reach St. John; Clinic Loses Nurses and GuardsPage 5 When Irish Eyes Are SmilingCruz Bay went green on Saturday, March 17, for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade hosted by the Quiet Mon Pub. A huge crowd turned out for the festivities which included hoopsters, dogs and great green get-ups. More parade photos on Page 23.St. John Tradewiinds News Photos by Yelena Rogers

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By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds While Department of Planning and Natural Reand Coastal Zone Planning Director Stuart Smith. Were fully aware of what is going on out there. We plans for the Estate Chocolate Hole gas station in late 2010, he was met with opposition from many resiconstruction of a gas station among myriad other commercial enterperises. After getting the green light ing. Plans for the Estate Chocolate Hole gas station, loSince the Estate Chocolate Hole site is located in the gas station construction site. EDITOR/PUBLISHER malinda@tradewinds.vi NEWS EDITOR jaime@tradewinds.vi WRITERS ADVERTISING advertising@tradewinds.vi CIRCULATION COLUMNISTS & CONTRIBUTORS Chuck Pishko, Yelena Rogers, Andrew Rutnik, Craig Barshinger, SUBSCRIPTIONS THIRD CLASS PERMIT NEWSLINE www.tradewinds.vi editor@tradewinds.vi MAILING ADDRE SS COPYRIGHT 2012 news stories, letters, columns, photoTRADEWINDS PUBLISHING LLCThe Community Newspaper Since 1972 2 St. John Tradewinds, School. Campground starting at noon. St. John Christian Academy Accepting Applications for 2012-13 School YearNew St. John Gas Station Construction Is Continuing on South Shore RoadSaturday: GBS Flotilla at Miss Vies Audubon Society Meeting Is March 20 Roseway is coming to Coral at Connections in Coral Bay and Cruz Bay. Dont miss this amaz KATS Fundraiser Set Aboard RosewayA Teen Summit is schedThe Teen Summit is for all appropriate use of technology. The Teen Summit will focus on ting. to present information, then answer questions from the students. Panelists include repreer educational materials from Break. strategy to increase awareness among students, parents, and Teen Summit at JESS Set for March 24 St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Jaime ElliottDespite complaints from several neighbors in the area, construction of a new gas station in Estate Chocolate Hole, above, is moving right along.

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By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds St. John Tradewinds derson. Primarily it was purchased for of purposes; for safety purposes, for resource management purposes and we certainly want to make make additional changes as time goes along to those messages so The new sign, located at the lately, we are concerned that people are trying to touch the mantra ray, which is considered harassment of wildlife and may harm the That resource management along North Shore Road, according to Anderson. ing the sign at the entrance to the up any other signs further into the the presence of walkers on North information so this way we can dent. One message could alert of people on park roads. So there questioned the legality of the sign sign does comply with local laws, Anderson added. We did check into compli though the sign is on park property, we were assured that there were no popular, the sign is here to stay. We may look at the location Deputy Superintendent. The most important thing is that we get inSt. John Tradewinds, We may look at the location of the sign as there have been suggestions to move it further into the park. But right now, were just planning to leave it where it is. Getting information to visitors is an important part of what we do. Mike Anderson Deputy Superintendent Virgin Islands National Park Thursday, March 22rdINDEXBusiness Directory .............18 Chef's Corner ......................12 Church Directory .................16 Community Calendar ...........20 Crime Stoppers ...................19 Crossword Puzzle ...............20 Letters ...........................14-16 On the Market .....................12 Police Log ...........................19 Real Estate ....................22-23 St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Jaime Elliott New Flashing Billboard Not Popular, But Useful

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St. John Tradewinds, By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds After taking the ferry from Red Hook to Cruz Bay, ride to Coral Bay, according to information from the Once in Coral Bay, the two people hiked out to short walk from Cruz Bay, according Anderson. They either got wrong information or didnt unwere supposedly told that if they hiked up Reef Bay to Centerline Road, it was only a short walk to Cruz The hikers were lucky that they had cell phone ser Were certainly glad that their cell phone worked tors Center in Cruz Bay to share their plans and get trails, according to Anderson. Were certainly glad that their cell phone worked in that location. That is not always the case. Sometimes you have reception in one area and then you might not get reception at all. Mike Anderson, VINP Deputy Superintendent C M Y CM MY CY CMY K CafeTWind12Ad.pdf 11/10/11 8:44:15 AM crane ROBERT CRANEARCHITECT, A.I.A.P .O. BOX 370 CRUZ BAY, ST. JOHN U.S.V.I. 00831(340) 776-6356 Open TuesdaySunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tel: 693-5579Beautifying Americas ParadiseHUGE DISCOUNTon volume sales Happy Holidays! Exhausted, Dehydrated Hikers Rescued from Reef Bay T rail St. John Tradewinds cigarette. cigarette. When police checked the suspect he was in possession of to the custody of the Bureau of Corrections on St. Thomas pending his court appearance. St. John Tradewinds an arrest warrant charging him with Assault Third Degree and Carrying or Using a Dangerous Weapon in connection to a crime in Cruz Bay. times with a knife. custody of the Bureau of Corrections pending further court action. Witnesses said the suspect attimes in this right arm and lower treated at rah Keating Smith Community Health Center and then transCenter for further treatment. shooting at a St. Thomas grocery store. ment with a customer at that store and later discharged shots at the Abdel Mustafa Arrested for 2011 Cruz Bay Knife Fight Man Arrested While Rolling MarijuanaMustafa

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St. John Tradewinds, DOH Layoffs Reach St. John; Morris deCastro Clinic Loses Two Nurses and Security Guard St. John Tradewiinds News Photo File above, has lost three employees recently. By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds week and accepted the resignation of a second employee at the Cruz Bay clinic. minster. Also the Community Health Nurse retired and a security guard was transferred to St. Thomas. declined to name the employees who were affected Smith Community Health Center or started getting treatment on St. Thomas, according to Bedminster. clients had already transitioned to clinics on St. she said. physician who is there twice a month and she will spokesperson. While DOH continues to look for ways to cut according to Bedminster.

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By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds Wild Ting Comfortably Numb which won the spinnaker class after corrected time. Stinger took second in the spinnaker class with Red Doging third place in the class. Botox Barbie Phgawee Rhizophora took third place in the class. Although Wild Ting didnt win the race this year, Aqui didnt go home empty-hand ed. At the awards ceremony at Banana Deck following the race, the captain won a free a row. St. John Tradewinds, Crew of Comfortably Numb W ins 39th Annual Around St. John Race Happy Holidays! St. John Tradewiinds News PhotoLawrence Aqui, above at right, won a free boat haul out for the second year in a row.St. John Tradewiinds News PhotoThe crew of Comfortably Numb above, celebrates its Around St. John Race victory at an awards ceremony at the Banana Deck.

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By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds Were still tallying up the met our $200,000 goal so were All of the funds raised at the fund, which impacts each student gala goes to the scholarship and less than the cost of education. So And the $200,000 that we of what we need for the tuition asauction team of Darron and Hope marking the fourth year the couple ranean cruise, two African safari the winner to choose any package this year was actually my mother she chose the stay at Caneel Bay Featured artists of the gala were Eddie Bertrand, Annie Caswell, Simonsen, Sandi Stein, Carson one of our parents. This was her second year chairing the art part of the night and she did a wonderful teers from students, parents and school and people who wanted to tizers which were passed during with scrumptious fare grown and The theme of this years gala referenced our Education and Resiliency Through Horticulture whole look of the auction was a garden party with purple and green and lots of hints to the gardening some food they had grown with appetizers, which were also passed added. es of champagne and wine and get their names in the hat for a stunend it was Kate Swan who walked St. John Tradewinds, 26th Annual GHS Gala Raises $200,000 for Tuition Assistance FundContinued on Page 18 barefootdesign group,llclicensed architect AIA member NCARB certifiedmongoose junction, po box 1772 st. john, us virgin islands 00831 tel (340) 693-7665, fax (340) 693-8411 barefootaia.comprofessional design and development services FULL VETERINARY SER VICESCanines, Cats & CrittersOur new location is 2.5 miles out of Cruz Bay on Centerline Road (next to Moses Laundromat) BOARDING GROOMING PET SUPPLIES tel: 693-7780 l email: k9 catscritters @yahoo .com Weve Moved Island Solar SAY NO TO WAPA Grid tie systems Battery stand alone systems Solar Hot water systems Solar Pool Pumps Off-grid living for 10 years on Lovango Cay. Dan Boyd t: 340-642-0351 e: islandsolarvi@gmail.com SAVE $$$$$ St. John Tradewiinds News Photo by Yelena RogersHope Meares, standing at right, takes bid requests from an excited crowd at the GHS gala.

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St. John Tradewinds, Guy Benjamin School students joined Juilus E. Sprauve School students on Friday afternoon, March 16, to celebrate being ready for this week's VITAL tests. The Ivanna Eudora Kean High School Marching Band even made the trip over from St. Thomas to entertain the students ahead of their standardized testing this week.St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Jaime Elliott St. John Students Prepare for VITAL Tests

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10 St. John Tradewinds, St. John Tradewinds Arts this month. old to adult. Participants will learn the elements of traditional African dances and gain a deeper understanding of the polyrhythms and musicality associated with African dance. The warm-up, with an emphasis on the ture that is associated with Afriincludes detailed work in isolation and syncopation. from 12 years old to adult. The class fee is $20 and participants will learn new approaches to capemotional connections to assigned choreography. for a unique contemporary style that is graceful, strong and emotionally-grounded, students will personalize a contemporary dance pants will also learn how to selfcritique and make dramatic imA must for aspiring dancers and those pursuing a professional career in the dance arts. For more information and to register for the classes, call St. Dario Moore Leading Two Master Classes at SJSA March 28 Ban on Burning Until Further Notice temporary action may cause. campus. lenges of Autism Spectrum Disorders in the School Setting; and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Fifth Annual Austim Conference Apr. 18 St. John Montessori Kids Fest April 14Walk-a-Thon on World TB Day Mar. 24

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By Jack Brown St. John Tradewinds Welcome to Ask The Auto Doctor, a fun column to Q: pull the front wheels off and to check the pads. Brake Quiet and told me to put a thin layer on the pads and let them dry in the sun for a couple hours A: rience can perform simple maintenance items like know what youre doing always take your car or truck This is the one area that you cant afford to make Now heres where you made your mistakes, aside too thin to dissipate the heat fast enough. This caused a hard shinny glaze on the surface of the pad. This then you get the full thickness of the rotors to help dissipate the heat. This keeps the pads cooler and the full capacity. Now the second thing you did wrong was to not reach the rotors and get into the proper position for The third thing you did was to put the Disc Brake Thats why it didnt stop like it should and smelled pad contacts the rotor. Thats not true. the caliper piston itself. Essentially two metal sur St. John Tradewinds, NEW CLASSES & OPEN STUDIO SESSIONS! Watercolor Day on Beach Potters Wheel Sculpting the Figure 340-776-6226 ext 212 340-514-6594 mobile mahobayclay@earthlink.net T h e F i ddl e r R e t u r n s M a k i n g u s d a n c e a n d p a r t y f o r y e a r s I s l a n d s L a r g e s t S u p e r B o w l P a r t y ! Rte 10 Coral Bay / 340-779-4982Moe is traveling on and Doug is keeping on Say Hello, Say Goodbye Party! Celebrate old times and new times with The Fiddler!Sunday, April 1st 6:00pm Continued on Page 19 Braking News Ask the Auto Doctor

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By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds ly azure water stretching across the horizon. The ala cays dot the seascape. A lounge chair perched under a off the heat from the tropical sun. A quiet, gated community on North Shore Road sonry home. There are granite counter tops in the and professional stainless steel appliances. a lounge chair. half acre lot with professional landscaping. 12 St. John Tradewinds, Continued on Page 17 Gold Addy Award2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Magazine Design VOW RENEWAL PHOTOS A VAILABLE FREE OF CHARGEhttp://tropicalfocus.zenfolio.com/vowrenewal2012 Amazing North Shore Vistas Abound at Villa Lantano Vezio Ricciardi / License #91505 (tel) 340-776-6134 (email) design_envir@yahoo.comVezios Custom Painting St. John Tradewiinds News PhotoA native stone gazebo offers shade while soaking in the breezes and stunning views of North Shore, above, at Villa Lantano.

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St. John Tradewinds, Now and Zen Hosting By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds p.m. landers light sculptures. Sometimes its an accident and sometimes the piece morphs while Hollanders modern, conceptual and functional artwork. For more infor St. John Tradewiinds News PhotoHollander's distinct light sculptures will join the eclectic collection at Now and Zen for one night only on April 1. Support your local newspaper! We need your support to report.

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St. John Tradewinds, mon Smith. There was a wonderful crowd there to pass on stories and farewells. Park Rangers decided to start issuing parking tickets ticketed or gone. When any function is done in the Park, a permit disrespect toward Hermons family and friends. Does the Park want tourists to understand that they can of any tickets issued that day. Thank you, "Buddha" Gary EmmonsCrossword Answers Puzzle on Page 20 A Little Kindness, Please VINP Rangers WHAT DO YOU THINK?Send your letter to editor@tradewinds.viNEXT DEADLINE: THURSDAY MARCH 22ND Keeping Track of Crime 2012-TO-DATEHomicides: 0 Shootings: 0 Stabbings: 0 Armed Robberies: 1 Arsons: 0 1st Degree Burglaries: 3 2nd Degree Burglaries: 3rd Degree Burglaries: 11 Grand Larcenies: 18 Rapes: 0 A written permit is required, issued from the ComGerry Hills Coral Bay, St. John 502. Prohibition walk, park or other real property, or the erection and New Flashing VINP Sign Might Be Illegal SEND LETTERS, GUEST OPINIONS & OBITUARIES: editor@tradewinds.vi Name withheld by request Big, Ugly MistakeDear Senator Ronald Russell, President, 29th Legislature of the Virgin Islands adopted a motion to dismantle the Election Reform completed all task assigned to the committee, the ship. Sincerely, Chairman Joint Board of Elections Election Reform Board Dismantled

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St. John Tradewinds, top in the Education Departments Adequate Yearly Progress statistics. This has happened through the dedication of the teachers and staff and the students and their parents, with lots of support from the lothis remote facility, and understanding this, the local and children. and EDCs. For instance, the Coral Bay Community the Parent Teachers Organization. This years Flotilla $20 each raises $8,000 in one glorious afternoon. Add All the desks and chairs for the students, Promethean lected for purchase at the recommendation of the principal and teachers. partment, despite his long commute from West End Superintendent Smith-Barry was correct when she yards away. One of the teachers is his niece and the All the children know that the people in the comfun too. They see the support. The parents are inraise money for items for the school and students too. all proudly donated a literal mountain of cupcakes and cakes. for the children. and help the school and the children grow. Sharon Coldren President Coral Bay Community CouncilDedication of Teachers, Staff and Community Spells Success for Guy H. Benjamin Elementary School DID YOU KNOW... THAT YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR FAVORITE NON-PROFIT GROUP AN D YOUR ISLAN D NEWSPAPER AT THE SAME TIME?Animal Care Center of St. John Coral Bay Community Council Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park Gifft Hill School Island Green Buidling Association Kids First! Kids in the Sea (KATS) St. John Audubon Society St. John Christian Academy St. John Community Foundation St. John Film Society St. John Historical Society St. John Montessori School St. John Recycling Association St. John Relay for Life St. John Revolving Fund St. John School of the Arts STT/STJ Chamber of Commerce STJ Chapter Team River Runner Using Sport for Social Change (and many more) IT'S A SIMPLE SOLUTION: Underwrite a yearly advertising budget for your favorite community group. St. John Tradewinds supports For more information, call 776-6496. SEND LETTERS, GUEST OPINIONS & OBITUARIES: editor@tradewinds.vi

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Where the sun always shines At eight, please open the door No chance to pay and dash. The payers are all restless But please keep your cool Now its eight thirty The line has no end Muse of Reef Bay St. John Tradewinds, Bahai Community of St. John Sunday School 10 a.m., Christian Ministry Cinnamon Bay Beach Christian Science Society Wednesday Testimonials The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Nazareth Lutheran Church Our Lady of Mount Carmel St. John Methodist Church St. John Pentecostal Church Church DirectoryOde To Real Estate TaxBIR Annouces Tax Tips for Filing 2011 Tax Returns St. John Tradewinds dette Watson-Anderson, CPA, not physical address, on the inpayer, spouse, and all dependents. An incorrect or missing social secessing time of the refund and may in their name due to marriage or related forms are securely stapled attached delay the processing of Credit denied or reduced, please Paid preparers must attach a paid preparer must complete for Please attach that checklist form imposition of penalties. withholding, gross receipts and of the company. All checks in payment of inment is properly posted, all paying paid, the period to which the

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issues, Nash added. and the top-notch construction and attention to detail. St. John Tradewinds in Yonkers, New York, the son of stein. he graduated from Drury High from Palmer School of Chiropracpractice in North Adams. During today as The Politis Family ChiPolitis, DC. Church Brotherhood, and Boy Scout District Commissioner in Professionally, he was a mem Board of Directors of the practic Association from and its President from the Board of Chiropractic of Palmer College of Chiropractic maintained a part time retirewhere he treated many residents with quiet skill and tender compassion. His patients fondly rewaiting for treatments or linger ing afterwards in the tranquil setting he and Dot called home. He Dr. Politis married the former Politis, DC and his wife Patricia Politis DC of Williamstown, Seth struments and of course your fond memories. For further details call St. John Tradewinds, St. John Tradewinds Delegate to Congress Donna Christensen announced the CBCF Spouses Education, Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts, Preparing to pursue an undergraduate degree full-time Be a current full-time student in good academic standing at Completed applications and all supplemental materials must on the status of their application.Congressional Black Caucus Alexander PolitisSt. John Tradewiinds News PhotoStay in the shade or enjoy the sun from the large pool at Villa Lantano. ObituariesAlexander Charles Politis, 94, PassesOn the Market: Villa LantanoContinued from Page 12 St. John Tradewinds lating in the territory. chains, supermarkets and gas stations. Francis urged consumers to pay attention to the money they Consumers of Counterfeit Bills Circulating in T erritory

Ask the Auto DoctorBraking NewsSt. John Tradewinds, the court. Saturday, March 10 that the locks on the doors were left unlocked. Burglary in the third. peace, threats. peace. he had an accident with a chain of the peace. Sunday, March 11 auto accident. Auto accident. assistance. Police assistance. assistance. music in the area of Coral Bay. Monday, March 12 assistance with her sister. Police assistance. his wife. Near drowning. questing police assistance to reresidence. Police assistance. T uesday, March 13 auto accident on Centerline Road. Auto accident. Carrying and Using a Weapon, Simple Assault and Battery, Accessory After the Fact. Bail the court. He was detained at later transported to the Bureau of Corrections on St. Thomas. the area of the Cruz Bay tennis courts. Auto collision. tact. charged with Simple Assault Command and later transported to the Bureau of Corrections on St. Thomas. of the peace, threats. W ednesday, March 14 ment. Telephone harassment. questing police assistance at Cinnamon Bay Beach. Police assistance. the Cruz Bay dock. Police assistance. didnt come home yesterday. Thursday, March 15 engine. assistance. Police assistance. under arrest and charged with ing a Weapon, Simple Assault Peace and Accessory After the Fact. sistance. Police assistance. found rolling a cigarette conone Patrick Stanley under arrest and charged with possession of rgen Command and later transported to the Bureau of Corrections on St. Thomas. St. John Tradewinds thing, as law enforcement cannot control crime without help. St. John possesses the engine and transmission. St. Thomas St. Croix with a gunshot wound to his head. He died a few days later as a result of the gunshot wound. Tell what you know so law enPlease continue to help make the community a safer place to CRIME STOPPERS U.S.V.I. Group Seeks Information on CrimesContinued on Page 11 the front like you did. coming down the road. Jack Brown is a professional, factory trained mechanic with more than 30 years experience in car repair. If you have a question about your car, car problems or car repairs email Jack at asktheautodoctor@ hotmail.com. EM E RG E NCY NUMB E RS:LAND LINE: 911 / CELLULAR: 340-776-9110